“We are proud and thrilled to have played a part in gathering so much support fo¬r this worthwhile cause,” said Mr. Karl Hudson—Area Vice President – Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Cambodia & Japan. “We look forward to supporting Operation Smile for many more years to come in the hopes that we can continue to help make a difference in the lives of children all over Thailand.”

The program was a part of Marriott’s Spirit to Serve culture of giving back to community. Every year, each hotel arranges fund-raising activities to support the charity, and in the last few years alone, Operation Smile has performed more than 7,000 free surgery for children.

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